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Description: | Silver mount. Cast mount in the form of a naturalistically modelled crowned, veiled and robed Madonna holding the infant Christ. The function of the object is indicated by a possibly separate round section rivet of diameter 1.5mm and protruding length 3.5mm with a lightly burred end which is set centrally on the flat back. The back is bevelled at the foot end of the figure, suggesting an expansion here of the object to which the mount was attached The robes are naturalistically modelled with a dominant flattened S-shaped curve to draw the eye from top to bottom of the figure. Though the scale, perhaps c.1:100 or 12-15mm, forbids the fine portrayal of detail, the eyes and mouth of the Virgin are indicated. The right arm of the Virgin is angled to meet the outstretched arm of the naked Child on the centre line of the figure in an affecting gesture of unity and intimacy. In view of the age and material this object is to be submitted to the Treasure process, reference TBC. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1500.Length: 17.7mm, Width: 6.4mm, Thickness (clear of rivet): 2.6mm, Weight: 1.28gms.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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